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James J Kennedy Jr

Investment Adviser Representative at Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Halfmoon, NYCRD #6697868Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
9 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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James J. Kennedy is an investment adviser representative with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Halfmoon, NY, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2017 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc and PKS Advisory Services, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in New York.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New York

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 11/21/2016
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 10/6/2016

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.Current
3/4/2025 – Halfmoon, NY
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc
7/3/2024 – 11/27/2024Albany, NY
PKS Advisory Services, LLC
1/10/2022 – 4/25/2024Albany, NY
Greenbush Financial Group, LLC
12/8/2020 – 10/6/2021Albany, NY
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
7/12/2018 – 11/13/2020Albany, NY

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. The Ayco Company LP
    Jul 2016 – Feb 2018Albany, NY
  2. Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC
    Jul 2018 – Oct 2020Albany, NY
  3. Unemployed
    Feb 2018 – Jul 2018albany, NY
  4. Greenbusch Financial Group
    Dec 2020 – Oct 2021Albany, NY
  5. American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.
    Jan 2020 – Oct 2021Albany, NY
  6. Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc
    Dec 2021 – Apr 2024Albany, NY
  7. PKS Advisory Services
    Dec 2021 – Apr 2024Albany, NY
  8. Goldman Sachs
    Jul 2016 – Feb 2018Albany, NY
  9. MHOC, LLC
    May 2024 – Nov 2024Albany, NY
  10. James' Lawn Service
    Jun 2015 – no end date reportedHalfmoon, NY
  11. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC
    Jul 2024 – Nov 2024Albany, NY
  12. Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
    Feb 2025 – no end date reportedHalfmoon, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • Wealth Path - First $1,000,0001.30%
  • Wealth Path - Next $1,000,0001.00%
  • Custom Wealth / Ascend Group - First $1,000,0001.10%
  • Custom Wealth / Ascend Group - Next $1,000,0001.00%

+4 more tiers on the firm profile

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and NewslettersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
740
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Denver, CO
SEC file number:
801-69271

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Form ADV data as of September 17, 2026

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